COLORIST

Overview

From designing the first patented down jacket in America, to winning 60 industry awards in the last 10 years, Eddie Bauer has built a legacy of inspiration, innovation, and exploration over the last century. While our business has changed over the past 100 years, our work has remained centered around engaging in the transformative powers of the outdoors. Our ideas and actions are stronger, bolder, and more successful when we act together. We are committed as an organization in finding diverse and unique talent, with varied perspectives, and many different ideas. Every role within Eddie Bauer, from our corporate office to our stores, will have an opportunity to play a part in achieving our mission of inspiring, empowering and enabling everyone to experience the outdoors and live their adventure. 

Purpose: In this role, you will Execute lab dip processes to meet the design vision and merchandiser requirements. You will communicate and manage color process with Mills, Vendors and Agents. If this sounds like your kind of Adventure, read on!

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the development and approval of seasonal color standards and color standards naming under the direction of Directors/VP Design.
• Communicate externally and internally color standard information
• Maintain the color standard library for internal use and accurate record keeping
• Evaluate lab dips submits against standard and provide detail color comments to Mills/Vendors/Agents.
• Track and communicate status of lab dip approvals and escalate to resolve issues promptly
• Maintain the season lab dip approval book
• Ensure the same color across product categories is consistent
• Provide color training for cross functional teams.
• Perform such other duties as directed by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in design, fashion, textiles or related subject or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of work experience in Color in the apparel industry.
• Experience in color theory preferred.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborate with cross functional teams
• Good time management skills, organized, and able to prioritize
• Score superior range for color discrimination on the Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue test
• Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration. Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

Requirements & EEO Statement Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards and Company’s policy.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods
• Ability to position self to reach at or below shoulder level

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $68,000 annually. Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to position offered and work experience. In addition to your salary, SPARC Group, and its affiliated brands, offers a benefits package, including 401(k) plan, overtime pay, flexible work schedule and a generous employee discount program (all benefits are based on eligibility). Additional information regarding the benefits for this position can be found in the Benefits Guide that is available from our Human Resources Department.

EEOC Statement:
SPARC Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce, and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to the full inclusion of qualified individuals in the job application and interview process.

Employees are expected to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), and applicable state disability laws, it is the policy of SPARC to provide a reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is required to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources department.